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May 2
What: History Matters
When: May 2; 5:30pm
Where: ICC Library Auditorium
More Info: Memories & Medals: salute to local veterans; guest speakers: Clint Tuttle (Rutherford County Sheriff's Dept.); Rev. Dr. Col. Max Burgin & Sgt. Major. Don Barrett, USMC; RS Central JROTC will also be present.
May 3
What: Lake Lure Farmers Market
When: May 3
Where: 2948 Memorial Hwy. Lake Lure
More Info: online applications: Lakelurefarmersmarket@gmail.com
May 4
What: Rutherford County Farmers Market
When: May 4; 8am to 12pm
Where: Park Square (across from POPS), Forest City
What: S.T.E.A.M. Fun Day
When: May 4; 10am to 2pm
Where: New Bethel Church; 263 Forest St., Forest City
More Info: Age 7-15; Science, technology, engineering, art, & math combined with a team of Robotics students, high school volunteers & kids; learning how to find DNA is a cool time
What: BBQ Dinner
When: May 4; 4-6pm
Where: Mt. Vernon Community Clubhouse - across from Mt. Vernon Ruth School
More Info: $12. Dine in or take-out. Supports the Mt. Vernon Community!
What: Yard Sale to Benefit Union Mills Community Club
When: May 4; 8am-noon
Where: Union Mills Community Club; 6097 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills
More Info: $10 per table. Set up night before. Bake Sale, breakfast biscuits, coffee, etc. Dianne 828-429-2446 or Mary 828-429-3502 for info or to reserve a table.
What: Ellenboro Town Wide Yard Sale
When: May 4; 7am-until
Where: Set-up on business 74 or Depot St. Ellenboro
More Info: Food vendors must have permission. Sponsor: Ellenboro Woman's Club. Rita 828-429-2476 or Carole 828-447-6442.
What: Community Yard Sale
When: May 4; 9am-1pm
Where: Bills Creek Community Center; 198 Club House Rd., Lake Lure
More Info: Benefits Bills Creek Community Center a& Feed the Children at Lake Lure Classical Academy.
What: 18th Annual Spring Green Bash
When: May 4; 5-9pm
Where: Green River Adventures parking lot; 111 E. Main St., Saluda
More Info: Raffle tickets: mountaintrue.org/event/2024-spring-green-bash-in-saluda-nc/ Online ticket sales end May 3. Raffle tickets can also be purchased in person at the event on May 4. You do not need to be present to win.
What: Cleanup on the Green River
When: May 4; 10am-3pm
Where: Saluda
More Info: Paddlers of all experience levels & roadside volunteers needed. Visit mountaintrue.org/event/mountaintrue-spring-clean-on-the-green-with-co-founder-of-liquidlogic-kayaks-shane-benedict-in-saluda-nc/ to register.
May 11
What: Marine Corps League Golf Tournament
When: May 11; Tee off 1:30pm
Where: Forest City Municipal Golf Course
More Info: Proceeds to needy veterans' fund; bbq sandwiches & plates served. Goal: 12 teams. Mail donations to: Marine Corps League, PO Box 1293, Forest City. $300 per team.
What: Bill's Creek VFD Spring Silent Auction, Plant Sale & Bake Sale, Sausage Biscuit & Gravy Breakfast
When: May 11; 8am-1pm
Where: Bill's Creek VFD; 1184 Bill's Creek Rd., Lake Lure
More Info: Barbara Welge 828-625-5517
May 11 & May 12
What: Lake Lure Arts and Craft Festival
When: May 11 & 12; 10am-5pm Sat.; 10am-4pm Sun.
Where: Lake Lure Town Center
May 15-June 15
What: Art Show
When: May 15- June 15
Where: Rutherford County Visual Artists Guild; 160 N. Main St., Rutherfordton
More Info: Featuring Pat Hitchcock. Pat is certified in Bob Ross Techniques, Landscapes, Floral & Wildlife & taught at the Bob Ross Workshop in Florida. www.rocoartguild.com. 828-288-5009
May 18
What: Lake Lure Spring Classic Boat and Car Show
When: May 18; 10am-4pm
Where: Lake Lure Town Center
May 18 & May 19
What: Rutherford County Amateur Golf Championship
When: May 18 & 19; 10am to 2pm
Where: Cleghorn Golf & Sports Club
More Info: Registration closes May 17; noon. 828-286-9117 or golfshop@tryon.com
May 23
What: Cliffside Elementary May Day
When: May 23; 5pm
Where: Cliffside school
More Info: "Looking Back - Moving Forward"
June 1
What: Church Fundraiser Concealed Carry Class
When: June 1; 8am
Where: Cedar Grove Fellowship, 160 Toney Rd., Bostic
More Info: $100. Space limited, must pay by May 25. 828-245-7878
June 10-14
What: Grahamtown Youth Summer Camp
When: June 10-14; 9:30am to 12:30pm
Where: Grahamtown Center; 129 First St., Forest City
More Info: Registration starts June 1; call 828-229-3390. Limited spaces. Activities include gardening, technology, agriculture, cooking, water fun, lunch & more
June 15
What: Juneteenth Celebration
When: June 15; 12-6pm
Where: Pavilion On Park Square (POPS), Forest City
More Info: A celebration of freedom; A Reflection of experience. Stage performances, food trucks & other vendors; Black-owned businesses, clothing & more; jewelry. To be a vendor call 828-229-3380
July 22-26
What: We Build Summer Camp for rising 4th-7th grade girls
When: July 22-26
Where: Isothermal Community College
More Info: Presented by Rutherford Housing Partnership, Women Roofers; for more information: contact WEBUILDDAYCAMP@gmail.com
Ongoing
What: Rutherford County Woodworkers Club
When: Every Fourth Tuesday
Where: Rutherford County Annex, Rutherfordton
More Info: 919-696-6064
What: Stitch by Stitch
When: First Saturday of each month, 12pm
Where: Rutherford County Library, Callahan Rd., Spindale
More Info: Ages 10 and up; cross-stitch, needle point and slow stitching
What: If you're an American Legion member of Post 74 Forest City, Post 423 Henrietta or Post 437 Chimney Rock & haven't renewed your membership dues, do so at www.legion.org.
More Info: If you'd like to join the American Legion, contact Jimmy at 704-819-5862.
What: Learn more about the Civil War/Confederacy third Friday monthly at annex in Rutherfordton. 6:30pm refreshments. 7pm meeting. William Corbitt SCV camp welcomes you.
More Info: teddybear93_890@yahoo.com
Volunteer Opportunities
More Info: NC Guardian ad Litem Program trains & supervises child advocate volunteers to represent best interests of kids in court system. www.volunteerforgal.org, 828-288-6121.
More Info: CarePartners Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking volunteers. Variety of opportunities, including specialized respite support, socialization-companionship, assistance with errands, Veterans program & more. Volunteer roles are designed to support staff. 828-274-9567.
Tuesdays
What: Open Arms Substance Abuse
When: Tuesdays 6-7pm
Where: Highland Apartments Activity Center; 171 Butler Rd., Forest City
More Info: Open to those with substance abuse, parents or guardians of children with substance abuse addictions. Rena: 828-305-1280.
Thursdays
What: Atrium Health community health bus
When: Thursdays 9:30am-4:30pm
Where: Grahamtown Community Center; 129 First St., Forest City
More Info: Screenings, referrals, cardiology pediatrics, well checks, minor injuries, diseases, radiology, diabetology; walk-ins welcome; www.grahamtownteam.org
What: Rutherfordton Kiwanis Club Meeting
When: 6:30-7:30pm (except 5th Thursdays)
Where: Woodrow Jones Building, Rutherfordton
More Info: See "Kiwanis of Rutherfordton" on FaceBook. New members welcome and light dinner served. ruffkiwanis@gmail.com
What: Narcotics Anonymous meeting
When: Thursdays; 12:30-1:30pm
Where: Community Healing Recovery & Thriving Center; 648 Withrow Rd., Forest City
Every 3rd Thursday
What: Coffee and Conversation
When: 9:30-10:30am
Where: Rutherford County Veterans Office; 303 Fairground Rd., Spindale
More Info: Open to Rutherford County Veterans.
